Conspiracy Theories - The new Utterly Ridiculous Thread or is it?

[NavyDiver]

A news report about a betting site odds for a Noble Price had me chuckling. I was laughing even more when AUSGOV blocked access to the site

"Poly markets Nobel peace prize" search gave me
WEBSITE BLOCKED

Access to this website has been blocked because the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found the site is in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA).
It is prohibited under the IGA to provide online wagering services to customers in Australia without a licence issued by an Australian state or territory, or to advertise such services. It is also prohibited to provide or advertise other types of online gambling services to customers in Australia, such as slots and casinos.
You can find more information on the ACMA website.
If you believe that the website has been incorrectly blocked, or you are adversely affected by this block, and wish to submit a complaint to the ACMA or seek a review, you can use this online form. For further information or assistance, you can contact the ACMA at 1300 850 115.
Please note that if you are concerned about problem gambling, Gambling Help Online offers free counselling, information and support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Contact them on 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.

I laughed even more when they failed to block the same site via another link

Nobel Peace Prize 2025 | Polymarket Analytics

The conspiracy theory heaven I felt
PS I do not bet!

[RANDLOVER]

They're not Vogons are they? Think of all the paperwork we'll have to do!

I'm not worried about them and even less so Klingons, as I believe they can only be found on side of toilet bowls.

[superquag]

They're not Vogons are they? Think of all the paperwork we'll have to do!

Nope, 'Jadoons' ... - Consult 'The Doctor' for complete explanation....

[Tins]

Species 8472. Not even The Borg can save us from them....

[DieselLSE]

Species 8472. Not even The Borg can save us from them....

I understand each individual word and number. It's the combination of numbers and the proper noun that I don't comprehend.

[NavyDiver]

Really wealthy people used to pay the top tax brackets.

Now most average wage earners do.

This is a win for many average people in the future

"The government has made two key concessions that were criticisms of the bill: first, the threshold at which higher tax rates will kick in will now be indexed to inflation, and the proposal will no longer apply to unrealised capital gains.
Alongside the $3-million threshold at which the tax rate on earnings had been doubled, a new threshold of $10m will also be created at which a 40 per cent tax rate will be applied.
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But those thresholds will now be indexed, meaning it will no longer capture more people over time due to bracket creep.

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[NavyDiver]

"TV star Kim Kardashian over her comments about the 1969 moon landing being “fake”.She questioned how the American flag moved without wind and why stars weren’t pictured in photos.
The TV personality also claims one astronaut who walked on the moon said it did not happen.
The American space agency shut down the conspiracy theory with a statement saying: “Yes, Kim Kardashian, we’ve been to the Moon before ... 6 times! And even better: NASA Artemis is going back.”"

I am amused

[sashadidi]

lol ...
they dont know much about maths...

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[NavyDiver]

"President Donald Trump's Interior Department suddenly hit the brakes on several large–scale offshore wind projects in the United States. The pause takes effect immediately, after defense officials flagged serious national security concerns uncovered in newly completed classified reports by the Department of War. The Department named five leases that will be paused: Revolution Wind, Vineyard Wind 1, Sunrise Wind, CVOW and Empire Wind. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum backed the move, saying that the 'prime duty of the United States government is to protect the American people.'"

"These signals could mask the sound of enemy submarines, interfering with our ability to detect 'underwater threats.'
"Furchtgott–Roth argues that wind power makes electricity more expensive because it forces the grid to run two systems at once—the wind farm and a backup natural gas plant for when the wind stops blowing. She compared it to being given a 'free' car that you can only drive during the day."



"The Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment."

I love a GOOD ConSpiraCy THRORY Spelling and such for the nutty part of this



Not so with the anti vaxer ConSpiraCy THRORY causing the highest levels of Messel outbreaks here and elsewhere "Measles cases almost triple in Australia as global outbreaks continue

" could be in Grumpy Old Buggers thread? Measles cases almost triple in Australia as global outbreaks continue - ABC News
At least 59 countries experienced large-scale outbreaks in 2024, with a quarter of those countries having previously eliminated the "incredibly contagious" disease.
The United States — which first achieved elimination status in 2000 — is now facing growing outbreaks and at least three confirmed deaths.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 1,828 measles cases as of December 2.
This marks the highest number of cases in 25 years and surpasses the previous worst year on record, 2019.

My dick of the year award goes to

[Saitch]

From social media: "Somebody born in 2020 will see the year 3000 when they're 80. That's wild."